Are you in marketing or communications and constantly chasing down photos and videos from your field teams? You know the struggle: you need fresh, timely content to connect with your community, but getting it can feel like pulling teeth. Those who work in government social media, content, and communications know: the most valuable content often […]
Your essential guide for choosing the best social media image size for your posts. Learn how to format your designs for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X (Twitter).
Blueksy is here and everyone seems to be talking about it. But, what exactly is Bluesky, and should government social media teams be launching a branded profile? Here’s what you need to know.
Catch the latest updates from Threads, including a full integration with MindMixer that makes it easier than ever to source, curate, manage, and archive content for this rapidly emerging platform.
Managing and executing on all the tasks involved in social media content planning and production is no easy feat. New from MindMixer is a robust suite of government social media task and project management features that make it way easier. Here’s how.
Moderators of government social media pages know: engagement sounds great in theory, and certainly you want people to see and care about your organization’s social media content–but things can go south. It can be extra challenging to filter and respond to inbound comments, trolls, and the like. Between regulations and compliance, many government offices find […]
When creating content, it’s best practice to ensure your posts are sized correctly for the social media platform you’re publishing to. Instagram is gradually phasing out its iconic 1:1 grid in favor of a more creator-friendly 4:5 ratio. With the growing popularity of reels and the influx of vertical (non-video) content on the platform, this […]
Wondering which social media channel(s) make sense for your government office or agency? Here we break down social media by channel, outlining the pros and cons of maintaining a regular presence on each.
Social media engagement can be a bit complicated for government pages and the public sector in general. You want to reach and engage citizens and people outside your community who may be interested in your city, organization, or the work you do. You want to be a source of credible information and updates. You want […]
Whether there is a small-but-mighty team behind your government social media pages or multiple offices with far-reaching field teams, getting a handle on access, content, and public engagement can be a challenge. Your pages need to be secure and well-managed. Your content needs to be timely, effective, and informative. Policies and procedures on the legal […]
It’s perhaps more crucial than ever for government agencies large and small to know what people are saying on social media. It’s easier than ever thanks to social media management tools and keywords monitoring functionality from tech brands serving these types of regulated industries. Social Assurance for Government–the sector’s leading provider of social media management […]
Are you seeing messages in your agency’s Facebook business page’s inbox from users like: “Guest 5837” or “Guest 3588?” You’re not alone. It’s part of a new feature rollout from Meta that’s, so far, leading to an uptick in spam messages for many business pages. Here’s what’s going on and how to respond and/or adjust […]
Have your social media pages been hit by a bunch of spam? Accounts commenting on your posts about cryptocurrency, investment offers, or even your page being temporarily disabled? This can certainly be annoying, but it’s also an issue for your organization’s credibility. Here’s how to get notified when spam hits your page and what to […]
Social media platforms offer governments and the many offices and entities they include unprecedented opportunities to engage their communities, build trust, and highlight the vital work they do. But how, exactly? Governments must center their content on stories. Real stories about real people–out in the field making a real impact. If you’re hitting a wall […]
